Joe Cole out to prove doubters wrong at Aston Villa

ASTON VILLA new boy Joe Cole has insisted he can still cut it in the Premier League at 32.

Joe Cole rejoined West Ham after a frustrating spell at Liverpool[GETTY]

Cole turned down bigger-money offers from overseas to sign a two-year deal with Villa yesterday (Tues) on a free transfer following his release by West Ham.

The midfielder, capped 56 times for England, has been plagued by injuries in recent campaigns but was desperate for another crack in England’s top flight.

He said: “The fire is still burning in me. I want to do well. I want to play at the highest level and win things still and this club fits.

“I’ve enjoyed every day of my career, every moment of it and I want to squeeze as much out of it as I can. I’m as excited now as I was as a 16-year-old lad going into my first season with West Ham.

“When I talked to the manager Paul Lambert he said I would be playing in a more central position and, having those fast players in attack and around me, I feel like I can supply them with the bullets and get them the ball in the final third.”